Overview

Bhaskar C Nayak, is a Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry specialty provider based out of Commack, New York. The NPI number for Bhaskar C Nayak, is 1780644229. Based on a NPI lookup from the NPI registry (NPPES), this provider holds a license number 159047 (New York).

Based on Medicare data from 2014, the provider did accept the Medicare approved amount as payment in full. He did not participate in the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), which is a Medicare program that encourages healthcare professionals and group practices to report information on their respective quality of care. The provider did not utilize electronic health records (EHR systems), which are important because they may improve a healthcare professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions. He did not participate in the 'Maintenance of Certification Program' (MOC), which encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career. The provider did not participate in the 'Million Hearts' initiative (MHI), which is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Taxonomy definitions, as per the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC): A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

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